Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Zurich flights?

Over the past year, Edelweiss Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San José to Zurich delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between San José and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Zurich flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this San José to Zurich flight route?

Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich.

How long is the flight from San José to Zurich?

A quick flight from San José to Zurich can take about 19h 08m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £842. Airlines will cover a distance of 5835 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Zurich?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José to Zurich consider choosing Edelweiss Air (83%), SWISS (83%) or Lufthansa (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Can I find deals for flights from San José to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

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Sun 11/10

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Zurich

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00:00-17:00

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Zurich

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SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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13:55-08:20

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Zurich

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11:45-12:42

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Zurich?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Zurich, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Zurich?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of £699). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to ZRH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Zurich as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Zurich flights typically cost between £658 and £789 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £655 on Iberia (24 Nov–1 Dec).

Related info for your journey

How popular is this San José to Zurich flight route?
Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich.
How long is the flight from San José to Zurich?
A quick flight from San José to Zurich can take about 19h 08m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £842. Airlines will cover a distance of 5835 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Zurich?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José to Zurich consider choosing Edelweiss Air (83%), SWISS (83%) or Lufthansa (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Zurich that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Zurich?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Zurich.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Zurich?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Zurich?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of £699). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Zurich, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Zurich?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to ZRH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Zurich as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Zurich flights typically cost between £658 and £789 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £655 on Iberia (24 Nov–1 Dec).

How often are flights from San José to Zurich delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between San José and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Zurich flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Zurich flights?

Over the past year, Edelweiss Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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San José to Zurich flights typically cost between £658 and £789 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £655 on Iberia (24 Nov–1 Dec).